Dan and Mel Wedding, Howell Territorial Park, Sauvie Island

I've been looking forward to this wedding for a long time. I did an engagement session for Dan and Mel back in the winter and just knew how fun their wedding day would be. Also, our friend Karyn was the officiant so you know the ceremony was lovely and meaningful and full of beautifully crafted and true words.

These two got married at Howell Territorial Park on Sauvie Island just outside of Portland, OR. It was the most beautiful day. It was romantic and rugged and fun. There were orchards, and lawn games and quilts on the ground, Rainier beer, and lace and dahlias and a super fun community of family and friends to celebrate. Dan and Mel are such a complement to each other and I loved being there to witness and capture their wedding day. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.

Paul & Sarah Wedding, McMenamins Edgefield

I know Sarah from our social work graduate program at PSU. I was thrilled when she asked me to shoot their Portland wedding at the Edgefield McMenamins. Sarah and Paul are both social workers in Portland and share a passion for helping people. They have such a sweet an easy presence and they're just plain fun to be around. 

I love that they chose to have their wedding at Edgefield. It's one of those Portland icons with old restored charm and beautiful grounds, including a vineyard, a distillery, a golf course, and beautiful gardens. It was a treat to shoot there. It was a beautiful day filled with so much laughter and dancing and toasting and sweet delicious pie. Also, check out those beautiful flowers by Espe Floral.

Malaika Mae

Meet Malaika Mae.

My good friends Tiffany and Ghaith just light up around their sweet baby girl. She's a miracle of a baby and an answer to prayer for this family and it was such a privilege to capture these images for them. 

Tiffany and Ghaith are also the owners of Dar Salam, the best Iraqi food in town. If you haven't been, you should, because it's so delicious. Trust me :)

Enjoy these pictures of these gorgeous family.

Estabrook's Family Session (Portland, OR)

I spent the afternoon with the Estabrooks a couple weeks ago at Cathedral Park capturing some moments in the beautiful golden hour sunlight. Liz and Jonathan are wonderful people and I'm so lucky to be in community with them both. I was honored to take pictures of their beautiful family. Their son Samuel is the cutest and so fully of energy and life. I got quite the workout running around the park getting pictures of him. They don't tell you that photography is a workout but I assure you, it is! We were lucky to book a session when Liz's mom was visiting from England, so you'll see a few pictures with her in here, too. 

Also, Liz and Jonathan happen to be expecting another baby (!), so we were able to take some maternity pictures as well. Congratulations you two! I'm so happy for your growing family!

Bethany & Will Engagement Session (Portland, OR)

Bethany and Will are among my favorite people here in Portland. I've had the privilege of being friends with them for several years now. They are two of the most kind and generous and thoughtful people. Bethany is an elementary school teacher and Will does the photography and media design for Lahash International (check them out!). They complement each other in such a wonderful way that you can't help yourself when you think, yes, this pair is so very good together. I'm just really excited for these two and all the adventures they have ahead of them.

We got to explore the industrial area of Portland on a misty day and try and stay out of trouble with the train drivers. Then we headed over to Sellwood Park right on the riverfront. I had such a good time with these two and captured some sweet moments. Enjoy!